The lungworts are a genus of the roughleaf family (Boraginaceae) and have the botanical name Pulmonaria. The genus includes between 14 and 20 species, with the true lungwort being the best known. In addition to its use as an ornamental plant or in the kitchen, the true lungwort is also used in the medical field … True Lungwort: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Blue-red stonecrop, Lithospermum purpurocaeruleum, thrives in moist downy oak woodlands and is a rare plant that was named Flower of the Year in 2000. Although blue-red stone seed is a medicinal plant, it is not known to be used for medicinal purposes in Central European folk medicine. Occurrence and cultivation of the blue-red stone seed. … Blue-red Stone Seed: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Introduction Since COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is an inflammatory degenerative disease in which, among other things, certain parts of the airways, the bronchi, swell up, two types of medication are used to treat it. On the one hand, so-called bronchodilators are used. This is a group of drugs that use the body’s own signaling … Drugs for COPD
What are the benefits of cortisone? Cortisol is known to many people as the “stress hormone” of the body. Cortisol has various functions, all of which are aimed at enabling people to function even under stress. Among other things, cortisol makes us awake, suppresses energy-consuming inflammatory reactions and promotes degradation processes that lead to the … What are the benefits of cortisone? | Drugs for COPD
Are there over-the-counter medications? All of the above mentioned drugs are available only on prescription. At most, expectorant drugs are available without prescription in pharmacies (see expectorant drugs). In the early stages of the disease, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms with household remedies. This can be done, for example, by inhaling sage tea … Are there over-the-counter medications? | Drugs for COPD
Synonyms in a broader sense English: alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency Laurell-Eriksson syndrome Alpha-1-protease inhibitor deficiency Introduction Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is, as the name suggests, the absence of the protein alpha-1-antitrypsin, which is produced in the lungs and liver. It is therefore a metabolic disorder. This disease is inherited autosomal recessively. It occurs with a frequency of 1:1000 to … Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Diagnosis The diagnosis of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is based on a blood sample and laboratory tests. The blood of the patient is examined for its individual components (here especially for the protein composition). An almost complete absence of alpha-1 proteins is detected. Elevated liver enzymes can also be detected in the blood. Ultrasound shows an enlarged … Diagnosis | Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Prophylaxis There is no real prophylaxis, since the disease is inherited. Those affected should not smoke, as it makes it more difficult and puts even more strain on the lungs. Alcohol should also be avoided due to the strain on the liver. Is alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency hereditary? Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is inherited. The corresponding gene sequence of … Prophylaxis | Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Examination of the extremities During the examination of the extremities, blood circulation, motor skills and sensitivity are examined. For the examination of blood circulation in the legs, the pulses are measured on the feet behind the ankle and on the back of the foot in side comparison. In addition, the pulses are palpated in the … Examination of the extremities | Physical examination
A physical examination is part of every medical examination. The physical examination performed differs from the doctor who performs it. This difference is due on the one hand to the symptoms of the patient and on the other hand to the specialty of the examining physician. A complete physical examination takes a relatively long time, … Physical examination
Examination of the thorax While sitting, the lungs are also examined. To do this, the examining physician first places his hands on the sides of the ribcage and examines the movement of the ribcage (thoracic excursion). Then the physician places his hand on the burst basket and taps it with his other hand (percussion). In … Examination of the thorax | Physical examination
Examination of the abdomen When the doctor has finished examining the chest, he turns to the abdomen. An inspection is also started at the same time. During this inspection, the examiner looks for scars that could indicate surgery, vein markings and, if necessary, a tight abdominal wall. Then the intestine is first listened to with … Examination of the abdomen | Physical examination
